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Ehhh what seat would solve my problem

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by terramir, Dec 7, 2015.

  1. terramir

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    Okies 2004 prius with navigation under the driver seat, honestly me being 6' 2.5" 189.5cm for you metric folk.
    #1 I almost hit the roof
    #2 need to slouch and put the seat all the way back
    #3 the rear view mirror totally obstructs my view on curved freeway off ramps/ connectors turning right.
    Could use a seat that would fit but be lower by a few inches.
    Anyone here got some hints, would help if the back was slightly thinner as well.
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    #1 terramir, Dec 7, 2015
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    volvo, bmw, recaro?
     
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    there is a thread about installing a height adjustable corolla seat base. it did look like a lot of work. but the result was very clean.
     
    #3 69shovlhed, Dec 8, 2015
  4. terramir

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    Does anyone know a seat that would be plug and play, so to speak. Get seat dump driver seat. if I have to somehow modify the nav system bracket I am game ok just would like a little more visibility. So really I need at least 3 inches to drive as intended. Since I'm 6'2" and the seat is designed for 5'8" that is a 6" difference halved.
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    #4 terramir, Dec 10, 2015
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    any seat you find is gonna require some fabrication. other than that there are seat extender brackets which move the oe seat back several inches.
     
    #5 69shovlhed, Dec 11, 2015
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    unfortunately, i haven't seen plug n play, other than package v power seat with leather. but that won't change the shape, height or backward movement much.
     
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    If anyone has somepictures of this seat removed / disassembled it would help tremendously I might fabricate a different dvd nav bracket and maybe buy some foam and see if I can create a seat cushion that us thinner.or maybe I can find a seat that is simular at the junk yard
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    #7 terramir, Dec 11, 2015
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    VW seats 2000-2010 have very good adjustable seats research seat bolt configuration the seats will take you from the floor to the ceiling.I have numerous customers 6'8 that drive golf R and fit easily.
     
    #8 Jwservant, Dec 12, 2015
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